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January 7 |
Youth
Horsemanship Afternoon Class
Thursdays 3:45-5:15 |
January 31 |
Harmony
in Horsemanship
Maple Ridge Stable, Indoor Workshop,
1-3:30 pm
Learn how the power of your words
and thoughts can drastically change
and improve your relationship with
your horse. This workshop will focus
on softness, awareness and communication,
based on the theories of Centered
Riding and the martial arts. I will
include exercises learned from Mark
Rashid’s 3-day Aikido for Horsemanship
clinic. Come and learn how improving
your mindfulness can greatly enhance
your horsemanship skills.
Contact: Heidi
Potter; Click here for: Registration
Form |
February 6 |
Centered
Riding Clinic Day at Maple Valley
Stables
30 Woods Hollow Rd. Westford, VT
05494
Contact: Julie Reynolds 802-879-7348,
jrey7348@gmail.com
or maplevalleystables@gmail.com. |
February 18-22 |
CHA
Instructor Certification Clinic.
All Discipline Standard Instructor
Certification
Kentucky
Horse Park
4089 Iron Works Pkwy., Lexington,
KY 40511
(859) 259-4290; Contact: Laurie
Brown
More About CHA |
February 28 |
Improving
Confidence / Managing Fear
Maple Ridge Stable, Indoor Workshop
1-3:30
Experiencing fear is common, but
for some it can seriously inhibit
their ability to enjoy something they
truly love. This session will help
participants learn how to listen to
their fear, analyze it and decide
the best way to handle it. Equine
psychology will be explored to enhance
our understanding of why our horses
do what they do. Specific exercises
to help participants re-establish
trust and regain confidence will be
practiced throughout this session.
Contact: Heidi
Potter; Click here for: Registration
Form |
March 8-12 |
CHA
Instructor Certification Clinic
The
Oaks Equestrian Center, Lake City
Florida 32024
Contact: Rhonda Gailey
General Manager/ Riding Director &
Instructor
The Oaks Equestrian Center - an O'Connor
Signature Facility
& Pony Club Riding Center- Center
Administrator
211 SW Theodore O'Connor Circle
Lake City Florida 32024
Office - 386-755-1488 Extension #11
Fax - 386-755-1490
Cell - 386-628-2307
RhondaG@OconnorOEC.com
www.OConnorOEC.com |
March 20-21 |
Centered
Riding Open Clinic
Hearts & Horses Therapeutic Riding
Center
63 Justin Merrill Rd, Buxton, Maine
04093
Contact: Stephanie Keene at 207-929-4700,
or hnhtrc@roadrunner.com
Riders
of every discipline and level are
welcomed to participate in these open
clinics. Walk/trot to seasoned competitors
will benefit from obtaining a thorough
understanding of the basics. Participants
will learn how to communicate more
clearly through their bodies, leading
to a more, relaxed, trusting and enjoyable
relationship with their horse. |
March
27-28 |
Centered
Riding Open Clinic at Baymare Farm,
Springfield, VT
Miranda Bogardus, Baymare Farm
257 Elm Hill, Springfield, VT 05156
802-885-3090; baymarefarm@gmail.com
Riders
of every discipline and level are
welcomed to participate in these open
clinics. Walk/trot to seasoned competitors
will benefit from obtaining a thorough
understanding of the basics. Participants
will learn how to communicate more
clearly through their bodies, leading
to a more, relaxed, trusting and enjoyable
relationship with their horse.
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April 3 |
Centered
Riding Open Clinic Day
Heritage Farm, Easthampton, MA.
Contact: Maureen Raucher at 413-427-5035
Riders
of every discipline and level are
welcomed to participate in these open
clinics. Walk/trot to seasoned competitors
will benefit from obtaining a thorough
understanding of the basics. Participants
will learn how to communicate more
clearly through their bodies, leading
to a more, relaxed, trusting and enjoyable
relationship with their horse. |
April 8-9
(Thursday-Friday) |
Centered
Riding Open Clinic
Sprouse's Corner Ranch, LLC
16680 W James Anderson Hwy, Buckingham,
Va 23921
www.SprousesCornerRanch.com
Contact: LaRue Dowd
434-983-8181, laruelanes@yahoo.com |
April 15-18 |
April
15-18 Centered Riding Update Clinic
at Southmowing Stables, Brattleboro,
VT |
April 20 |
Lessons
Begin at Maple Ridge Stable |
April 24-25 |
Champlain
Valley Expo, Essex Junction, VT |
May 1-2 |
Equine
Behavior Seminar
with Dr. Jeannine Berger, DVM
The goal of this seminar is to introduce
the basic principles of Learning Theory.
In this 2-day lecture and practical
seminar, we will apply Learning Theory
principals to horse handling and training.
Regardless of riding style, the proper
understanding and application of Learning
Theory will help ensure proper equine
welfare in all aspects of horse handling.
In the Basics I seminar, topics such
as classical and operant conditioning,
as applied to horse handling and training,
will be introduced.
In addition, the Basics I seminar
will also cover the different behavior
mechanisms of the horse. Perception,
motivation, response to external and
internal stimuli, and the affect of
humans with the horse will be investigated.
We will discuss and understand how
new behavior evolves and how we can
teach any new behavior in a fun and
exciting way for both the horse and
handler. The level of this course
is geared for the horse enthusiast,
as well as the professional rider.
Participation is mandatory in the
first day lecture to be eligible to
participate with a horse in the 2nd
day, practical portion of the seminar.
Another 2 days of appointments are
available to assist with individual
cases.
Contact: Heidi
Potter; Click here for: Registration
Form
Equine
Behavior Seminar Brochure | Poster |
May 3-4 |
Equine
Behavior Private Sessions
with Dr. Jeannine Berger, DVM
Contact: Heidi
Potter; Click here for: Registration
Form
Equine
Behavior Seminar Brochure | Poster |
May 7-8 |
Centered
Riding Open Clinic at Pony Farm, Temple,
NH
Contact: 603-654-6308
Lorna Young
lornayoungpf@yahoo.com
Riders
of every discipline and level are
welcomed to participate in these open
clinics. Walk/trot to seasoned competitors
will benefit from obtaining a thorough
understanding of the basics. Participants
will learn how to communicate more
clearly through their bodies, leading
to a more, relaxed, trusting and enjoyable
relationship with their horse.
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May 15 |
Round
Pen Workshop
Maple Ridge Stable, 1-5:00 pm
Our annual Round Pen Workshops are
designed for those new to round pen
training and/or those who want help
problem solving or improving their
technique. The focus is on mindfulness,
accurately reading the horse, correct
timing and doing as little as possible
to get the desired result. The spring
session is a great opportunity to
get your horse out, traveling and
“tuned up” before the
clinic & show season begins. Bring
your own horse or learn from one of
ours. These workshops are limited
to six participants and unlimited
auditors. The cost is $75 to participate
and $25 to audit. Register early as
these fill up quickly.
Contact: Heidi
Potter; Click here for: Registration
Form |
May 30 |
Maple
Ridge Farm Clean-up Day
1:30 pm, with Cookout at 4:00 |
June 5 |
Horsemanship
for Husbands Workshop
Maple Ridge Stable, 1-3:30 pm
The Horsemanship for Husbands Workshop
is a new addition to our season. This
idea came from a couple of clients
who were looking for someone to help
with educating their “significant
others” in the way of horsemanship.
This “non-gender specific”
workshop is designed for family members,
spouses and anyone, who “by
default”, must assist in the
care of family horses. When one handles
a horse they are either training or
un-training the horse. This hands-on
session will include explanation of
equine psychology and discussion on
why horses do what they do. There
will be a main focus on safe handling
in a variety of situations. Participants
can either bring a horse or use one
of ours. Limited to 8 participants
so please register early. Session
runs from 1-3:30. Cost is $75.00 to
participate and $25.00 to audit.
Contact: Heidi
Potter; Click here for: Registration
Form |
June 7-11 |
CHA
Instructor Certification Clinic at
Pony Farm, Temple, NH
Contact: 603-654-6308
Lorna Young
lornayoungpf@yahoo.com |
June 25-27 |
Dressage
& Jumping Multi-Discipline Clinic,
with Mitzi Summers, Maple Ridge Stable
A.J.A. Judge, Level IV Centered Riding©
clinician, friend and mentor, Mitzi
Summers, will be here this summer
for a day of lessons and a two-day
Multi-Discipline Dressage & Jumping
Clinic at the Guilford Fairgrounds.
The morning sessions will focus on
learning or improving your horses
way of going through Dressage, including
riding a test and being judged on
the second day. Dressage done correctly
benefits horses of all levels, disciplines,
and breeds. No Dressage experience
is needed! Afternoon sessions will
be for those interested in learning
how to help build their horse‘s
confidence over jumps along with those
who are experienced and want to improve.
Rider position and a safe progression
of exercises will be included. Riders
can choose to participate in either
or both sessions. Ms. Summers is a
very highly experienced and well respected
trainer, instructor and judge who
travels the world sharing her knowledge
Contact: Heidi
Potter; Click here for: Registration
Form |
July 12-16 |
Youth
Horsemanship Camp, for Intermediate
Riders (Walk/Trot/Canter), Ages 10
& up |
July 24-25 |
Gaining
Confidence & Building Trust Clinic
Maple Ridge Stable
This two-day clinic is designed for
riders of all levels and disciplines.
The goal is to help participants re-establish
trust and re-gain confidence with
their equine partners. Each day begins
with classroom time learning and practicing
exercises designed to help control
emotions and thoughts. Mid-morning
we begin our series of groundwork
exercises to improve communication
and leadership skills with our horses.
We finish each day with work under
saddle. This work includes exercises
for horse and rider to help them relax,
be more safe and enjoy a more respectful
and trusting relationship. This clinic
is limited to 12 participants, with
horses and stabling available on a
first come, first serve basis. Please
reserve your spot early. A $100 deposit
is required. The cost of this clinic
is $275 ($250 for registration by
May 15) Auditors are encouraged and
welcomed for $35 per day.
Contact: Heidi
Potter; Click here for: Registration
Form |
July 26-30 |
Youth
Horsemanship Camp for Walk/Trot Riders,
Ages 10 & up |
August 16-20 |
Youth
Horsemanship Camp for Aspiring Equestrians,
Ages 8 & up |
September 6 |
Guilford
Fair Open Horse Show
Joe Lombard, Judge |
September 21-22
Evening Clinics, 5-8 pm
Afternoon Private Sessions
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Ranch
Roping with Jon Ensign*
New opportunities for learning from
Montana Horseman Jon Ensign. This
is a progressive clinic with a one-day
option for those who just want to
learn the first steps. Safety is very
important in this clinic. Therefore,
only riders and horses who seem ready
will be able to practice throwing
at the cows.
Day 1 includes learning
the elements of handling, coiling,
& throwing the ropes at various
stationary “targets”.
Limited to 15 participants. *
Day 2 is for those
more serious about throwing from horseback.
Their horses need to have had some
desensitizing work with ropes and
be relatively quiet with this work.
They also need to be familiar and
secure working with cows. Day 2 is
limited to 10 participants. *
Private sessions
for preparation will be available
during the day on Wednesday the 22nd,
prior to the clinic. These private
sessions will be on a first come,
first served basis.
Held at Heritage Farm in Easthampton,
Massachusetts
* Both clinics
are full but open to auditing
Fees: September 21, $60. September
22, $85. Sign up for both sessions
for $130.
Registration
Form |
September 18 |
Round
Pen Workshop
Maple Ridge Stable, 1-5:00
Our annual Round Pen Workshops are
designed for those new to round pen
training and/or those who want help
problem solving or improving their
technique. The focus is on mindfulness,
accurately reading the horse, correct
timing and doing as little as possible
to get the desired result. The spring
session is a great opportunity to
get your horse out, traveling and
“tuned up” before the
clinic & show season begins. Bring
your own horse or learn from one of
ours. These workshops are limited
to six participants and unlimited
auditors. The cost is $75 to participate
and $25 to audit. Register early as
these fill up quickly.
Contact: Heidi
Potter; Click here for: Registration
Form |
September 23-26 |
Jon
Ensign Colt Starting Clinic
at Maple Ridge Stable
Jon Ensign will be returning this
fall Don’t miss a chance to
work with this Master of Natural Horsemanship.
Sessions include a Colt Starting/Restarting
clinic beginning Thursday, September
23-26 from 9-12:00. The focus will
be on starting or restarting young,
green or troubled horses. Jon’s
events fill up quickly so please sign
up early to ensure your spot!
Jon
Ensign Clinic Registration Form |
September 25-26 |
Jon
Ensign Advanced Horsemanship Clinic
at Maple Ridge Stable
The Advanced Horsemanship clinic
is designed for riders of any discipline
who have worked with Jon in the past
and/or those who are able to safely
and comfortably ride in a group situation.
Participants should be comfortable
riding at the walk/trot and have experience
riding at the lope or canter. The
focus will be on developing skills
under saddle. Topics will include
moving all parts of the horse, developing
softness and relaxation in the horse,
desensitizing work and exercises out
of the ring. For fun we will include
some roping practice-off the horse
with an option for progression to
roping from horseback. This work is
great for desensitizing even if you
never plan on roping a live cow! Those
who haven't ridden with Jon in the
past may schedule a session with him
on one of the two afternoons prior
to the clinic (see below). The Horsemanship
clinic will run from 1:30-4:00 on
Saturday & Sunday, September 25th
& 26th for a cost of $275.00 with
an early bird rate of $250 if $150
deposit is received by July 15th.
* This clinic is full but open
to auditing.
Jon
Ensign Clinic Registration Form
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September 23-24 |
Private
Lessons with Jon Ensign
Private sessions can include respect
training on the ground, under saddle
work or problem solving of any kind.
Sessions will be available at Maple
Ridge on Thursday and Friday, September
23rd & 24th for a cost of $75.
A $25 deposit is required upon scheduling. |
October 2-3 |
Centered
Riding Open Clinic
Sprouse's Corner Ranch, LLC
16680 W James Anderson Hwy, Buckingham,
Va 23921
www.SprousesCornerRanch.com
Contact: LaRue Dowd
434-983-8181, laruelanes@yahoo.com |
October 9-10 |
Centered
Riding Open Clinic
Kindred Pointe Stables
3575 Conicville Rd. Mount Jackson,
VA 222842
www.kindredpointestables.com
Contact: Candice Quinn, 910-280-5162
Riders
of every discipline and level are
welcomed to participate in these open
clinics. Walk/trot to seasoned competitors
will benefit from obtaining a thorough
understanding of the basics. Participants
will learn how to communicate more
clearly through their bodies, leading
to a more, relaxed, trusting and enjoyable
relationship with their horse.
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October 21-24 |
CHA
International Conference
Oakes Equestrian Center, Lake City,
FL |
November 5-7 |
Centered
Riding Symposium
Brattleboro, VT |
November 20-21 |
Centered
Riding Open Clinic
Hide Away Acres, 1425 Simmons Rd,
Kissimmee, FL
Contact: Ellie Cook
hideawayacres@earthlink.net
407-973-3169 |
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March 26-27 |
Centered
Riding Open Clinic
Davis, CA
Dr. Jeannine Berger
Davis, California
530-400-8000
drb@sacvetbehavior.com
Riders
of every discipline and level are
welcomed to participate in these open
clinics. Walk/trot to seasoned competitors
will benefit from obtaining a thorough
understanding of the basics. Participants
will learn how to communicate more
clearly through their bodies, leading
to a more, relaxed, trusting and enjoyable
relationship with their horse. |
May 14-15, 2011 |
Centered
Riding Open Clinic
Host: Barbara Brasso
68 Rockwell Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
Phone 518-793-3276. E-mail: blbrassel@yahoo.com
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May 26-27 |
Equine
and Canine Behavioral Clinic
with Dr. Jeannine Berger, DVM, DACVB
More details will be available soon |
June 11-12 |
Gaining
Confidence & Building Trust Clinic
Weswind Morgans, Derby VT
Contact: Tara Girard
4083 Gore Rd, Derby, VT 05829
Phone 802-895-2815
Cell 802-323-9241
E-Mail: weswindmorgans@msn.com |
August 13-14 |
Centered
Riding Open Clinic
Weswind Morgans, Derby VT
Contact: Tara Girard
4083 Gore Rd, Derby, VT 05829
Phone 802-895-2815
Cell 802-323-9241
E-Mail: weswindmorgans@msn.com
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Horses
Available!
Maple Ridge Stable's lesson horses
are available for all clinics and
workshops hosted by Maple Ridge Stable,
on a first come, first serve basis. |
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Jon
Ensign Horsemanship Clinic
at Maple Ridge Stable.
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Double
Lungeing Workshop
teaches the horse to bend
properly, remain balanced
and use his body correctly.
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